Assemblyman John Ceretto is
hosting a charity drive for downstate communities devastated by "Super Storm" Sandy.
Supplies are being collected at Ceretto's office, located at 1700 Pine Ave., Niagara
Falls, on Friday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. Collected items will be
assembled in Albany and shipped to Staten Island, Queens and Long Island later
next week.

"I am encouraging members of our
community to join me in donating items for communities downstate that have been
devastated by 'Super Storm' Sandy," Ceretto said. "Basic supplies such as
bottled water, diapers and batteries are in great demand in these affected
communities. Now is the time for all New Yorkers to come together to help our
fellow citizens."

Items in demand include:

Bottled
water

Canned
and non-perishable food items

Can openers

Garbage
bags

Work gloves

Disposable
masks

Shovels

Flashlights

Batteries
(especially D and C)

Ziploc
bags

Bleach
and cleaning supplies

Cleaning
wipes/baby wipes

Diapers

Toilet
paper

Paper
towels

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Pet food

Blankets

Hand warmers

Winter
hats, gloves and scarves

Clothing

School
supplies

Items can be dropped
off at Ceretto's office on Friday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 13, between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.